"The body is yet to be identified, but Mr Morrad's family have been informed that the search has been suspended.

"Formal identification will take place in due course."

Jack Morrad was last seen leaving Colors nightclub in Basildon

The update was released by police after 11 days of searching by authorities and members of the public.

As part of the search effort, West Ham United posted appeals on their website and social media channels to raise awareness, before also posting an image of Jack on the stadium's huge screens before a recent game.

Tomorrow lunchtime (Saturday, January 5), Manuel Pellegrini's Premier League side will host English Football League Championship side Birmingham City in the third round of the Emirates FA Cup at the London Stadium in Stratford.

Following the news that a body had been discovered, Hammers fans took to social media calling for fellow supporters to join an emotional tribute to Jack this weekend.

An announcement was made shortly before the recent West Ham vs Brighton Premier League match

Another tweeted: "Devastated to hear the news today Jack Morrad was a brilliant funny and kind man I had the pleasure to get to know him and work alongside him my thoughts are with all his family and friends. Be great if we can get a minute applause in the 28th minute next homegame @WestHamUtd."

Up to 60,000 supporters could attend the FA Cup match against Birmingham at the London Stadium and join the 28th minute round of applause (Image: Victoria Jones/PA Wire)

A third added: "Today we have found out the tragic news that @WestHamUtd Fan ‘Jack Morrad’ whose was missing for 12 days was found but unfortunately he has passed away. On the 28th Minute of the EmiratesFACup tie against BCFC could have a minutes applause".

The tweets have been retweeted more than 200 times and favourited over 300 times combined, with many supporter groups likely to back the tribute.

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